Beaming royal couple William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (formerly known as Prince William and Kate Middleton) are seen waving at fans as they are greeted by staff at the plush Carlyle Hotel in New York.

The couple, who are expecting their second royal birth in the coming months, reportedly enjoyed a basketball game during their US trip, which also included a meeting with President Barack Obama and a speech on William's part to the World Bank regarding wildlife crime. They were also seen rubbing shoulders with the likes of Beyonce and Jay-Z.